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Murphy, Blumenthal Join Senate Democrats In Opposing Republican Plan to Cut Disabled Veterans' Benefits
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D
Murphy on Meet the Press: The Democratic Party Should Be a Big Tent Party Focused On Common Good Capitalism
should be, they say $27. If you ask Republicans, independents, they say $26. You know … super happy with establishment Democrats or establishment Republicans these days. I will say, though, what binds together
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 6/19/2026-6/26/2026
benefits they deserve.” Blumenthal further highlighted how Republicans are blocking benefits for combat-injured veterans on his Substack
Wash. Post: Bill To Raise Minimum Wage To $25 An Hour Will Be Introduced In Senate
very far in this Congress, with Republicans in control of both chambers, but the $25-an-hour push … credits or the numerous tax cuts in Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill. While Murphy supports programs such
Blumenthal Leads Senate Democrats in Opposing Republican Plan to Cut Disabled Veterans' Benefits
Wyden (D-OR). Earlier this month, Republicans introduced the Take Care of America’s Veterans … Veterans of America (IAVA) , have also opposed the Republican proposal. Republicans have also blocked Blumenthal’s attempts
Murphy Details Unprecedented Corruption of Trump White House Over the Last 500 Days
true. While I disagree with my Republican Senate colleagues’ decision to largely remain silent in the face … behavior that our President does. Senators - Republican and Democrats do not trade our votes for cash
Murphy on Trump-Iran Deal: This Agreement Exposes What a Colossal Mistake This War Was
should be a lesson for both Republicans and Democrats for this administration and every future administration to never … should be a lesson, for both Republicans and Democrats, for this administration and every future administration, to never
Blumenthal Releases Report On Trump's Gutting of Consumer Protections
Instability that details how President Trump and Congressional Republicans have drastically weakened consumer protections and are risking
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 6/5/2026-6/12/2026
servicemembers and veterans. Citing concerns that his Republican colleagues have included wasteful spending in the NDAA, Blumenthal ultimately … combat-injured veterans their full military benefits. Senate Republicans have now blocked this legislation six times, despite
Blumenthal Champions Wins For Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill
servicemembers and veterans. Citing concerns that his Republican colleagues have included wasteful spending in the NDAA, Blumenthal ultimately
Blumenthal Slams Republican Package Slashing Disabled Veterans' Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, Republicans unveiled a nearly 600-page veterans bill that includes a provision to fund … slashing benefits for other disabled veterans. Republicans’ proposal, S. 4744 - Take Care of America’s Veterans Act , includes
Video: Senate Republicans Obstruct the Major Richard Star Act for Combat-Injured Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Republicans today blocked two attempts from U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member … combat-injured veterans their full military benefits. Senate Republicans have now blocked this legislation six times, despite
Blumenthal Announces He Will Live UC & Force Amendment Votes On The Major Richard Star Act This Week
blocked twice in the last year by Senate Republican leadership. “This week, I will again demand passage … markup. Secretary Pete Hegseth supports the legislation. 79 Republican and Democrat Senators cosponsor it. 59,000 combat-injured
Murphy Statement on Senate Republicans Giving $71 Billion to a Lawless Department of Homeland Security
that has spiraled out of control. Instead, Senate Republicans took a sledgehammer to the appropriations process and wrote … custody, and ripping children from their parents. Senate Republicans own the terror they’ve unleashed
Murphy to Rubio: How Are You Going to Reopen the Strait, Bring Down Food and Gas Prices for Americans?
process: “ Despite the differences that existed between Republicans and Democrats prior to this administration on how to approach … today. Despite the differences that existed between Republicans and Democrats prior to this administration on how to approach
Murphy to Mullin: Why Are You Refusing to Obey Court Orders?
really gotten better…The reason why Democrats and Republicans were not able to find agreement on the underlying … billion. Today, with the obscene cash infusion this Republican Congress has given your agency, ICE’s effective annual
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 5/15/2026-5/22/2026
Rand Paul and all of the Committee’s Republican members. At least five men who were convicted … silence the victims of his crime.” Republicans also voted against an amendment Blumenthal put forward to block payments
Republicans Block Blumenthal's Budget Amendments Seeking Transparency & Oversight Over Trump's Billion Dollar Ballroom Boondoggle
construction of President Trump’s ballroom. Senate Republicans unanimously voted down Blumenthal’s amendments in today’s Committee
Murphy on Iran War Cost: We Could Be Funding Education, Health Care, National Parks With This Money
speech, Murphy called on President Trump and Senate Republicans to turn their focus back towards the American people … come back from recess, after many of my Republican colleagues have heard about the misery that is being
Video: Republicans Block Blumenthal Proposal to Prevent Payout to Pardoned Insurrectionists who Sexually Assaulted Children
Rand Paul and all of the Committee’s Republican members. At least five men who were convicted … silen ce the victims of his crime.” Republicans also voted against an amendment Blumenthal put forward to block
Blumenthal to File Budget Amendments Blocking Republicans' Billion-Dollar Ballroom Bailout
project in anticipation of scheduled committee markups of Republicans’ reconciliation package. Republicans’ reconciliation package includes $1 billion … prices for food and fuel and everything else, Republicans seem ready to write him blank checks
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 5/1/2026-5/8/2026
Trump’s White House ballroom project after Senate Republicans proposed $1 billion to pay for new White House … planned ballroom. “Trump’s gilded boondoggle balloons. Republicans mock fiscal prudence & respect for American history by aiding & abetting
Blumenthal Joins Democratic Senate Colleagues to Kill Trump's Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail & Press USPS on Unconstitutional EO
ballots, he hopes to increase the odds for Republican election victories. His anti-voting obstacle is unfair
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/24/2026-5/1/2026
blocked twice in the last year by Senate Republican leadership. “I want to talk about the cost … about vaccine research. The hearing, convened by PSI Republicans, comes after the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention